Hwy W is a public boat ramp on Little Piney Creek in Rolla, MO. The drive from Columbia covers roughly 82 miles as the crow flies. Closest alternative: FS Access in Rolla (2.6 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Rolla, MO |
| Water | Little Piney Creek |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Official public water access in Missouri, including Hwy W: Missouri Department of Conservation (accesses); Missouri State Highway Patrol Water Patrol Division (boating rules).
Little Piney Creek has 6 more public launches besides Hwy W. All launches on Little Piney Creek
Details: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Hwy W is in Rolla, Missouri. There is no street address for Hwy W in our data, but the map pin marks the launch itself.
It gives you access to Little Piney Creek.
Fees for Hwy W are not in the map data; small local ramps are often free, park and Corps ramps often are not.
Usually yes, as long as you keep the lane at Hwy W clear for trailers. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Ross Access Canoe Launch in Fort Leonard Wood, about 15 miles away.
FS Access in Rolla (2.6 miles), Hwy 63 in Rolla (3.1 miles) and Milldam Hollow in Rolla (3.8 miles).
Boat Ramps Nearby